Overview

Graduates of the Yacht Design program from University of Genoa need to be able to understand, analyze and verify pleasure crafts, design large yachts based on innovative technologies, and oversee and direct construction, testing, maintenance and repair of yachts and mega yachts.

Learning by doing

The classroom lectures in which the theoretical foundation of each course is presented to students are supported by:

didactic laboratories on design and nautical experimentation;
internships at shipyards, professional consultancy studios, and maritime classification registers and surveying boards;
conferences and workshops in the nautical field;
university regattas;
research theses on fundamental topics or on themes proposed by companies in the nautical field.

Career perspectives

Employment at construction shipyards, repair and refitting yards for yachts and pleasure craft, classification registers and surveying boards, design and professional consultancy studios and research institutes which operate in the yachting and mega yacht sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Motor Yacht Design
Mathematical Physics
Structural Mechanics
Yacht Construction Technologies
Applied Industrial Design
Yacht Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genoa, Italy

Disciplines

Design Marine Engineering View 69 other Masters in Design in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply for admission if you have either:
a Bachelor degree (of at least 180 CFU/ECTS)
a laurea
at least 180 CFU/ECTS
You can access this course only if you have obtained a degree or an equivalent qualification (bachelor's degree, a direct school for special purposes - 3 years), if you meet the curricular requirements and if you successfully pass the Prerequisites assessment.
In order to attend this course the student needs the following requirements, without any exclusion:
Laurea, Laurea Specialistica, Laurea Magistrale
The following first-level degrees ("Laurea") issued by the University of Genoa satisfy the above requirements:
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Pleasure Craft Engineering

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

From 0 to 3000 euros per year.

Living costs

Genova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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